$4,000 Gold: Is It Time To Sell?

$4,000 Gold: Is It Time To Sell?

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)  October 7, 2025

You’d think Charles de Gaulle would have been a little bit more grateful to America.

 As head of the Free French Forces during World War II, de Gaulle was essentially a leader in exile, and he had to base himself in England for the majority of the war after the Nazis took Paris.

 It was only because of the sacrifices made by American troops-- and exceptional generosity from US general Dwight Eisenhower-- that de Gaulle was allowed to enter Paris on August 25, 1944.

America had already done all the fighting. But de Gaulle marched through the streets in triumph as if he had personally won the war.

 The US government then went on to cement his power, so de Gaulle became head of France’s post-war provisional government, then later French president. France also received billions in aid from the Marshall Plan, courtesy of US taxpayers.

 The guy pretty much owed his entire political career, not to mention the liberation and economic solvency of his country, to the United States.

But de Gaulle’s ego was far greater than his sense of gratitude; in fact in his own memoirs he compared himself to Joanne of Arc. He even whined that he didn’t receive enough US support.

 The ultimate disrespect came on February 4, 1965. De Gaulle called a press conference to criticize America’s “exorbitant privilege” in global finance, concluding that the world needed to return to a classical gold standard.

 Ever since July of 1944, the world had been on the “Bretton Woods” system. Every currency was pegged to the US dollar, and the US dollar was pegged to gold at a price of $35 per ounce.

Having the global reserve currency meant that America could finance its government deficits by simply printing more money. This is still the case today. De Gaulle was jealous of this benefit, so he tried wrecking the financial system.

In addition to demanding a return to the classical gold standard, de Gaulle also insisted that the US government redeem France’s dollar reserves for gold.

 The idea caught on. Governments around the world, along with financial speculators and investors, started paying attention… and many began trading their dollars for gold as well.

 This trend picked up steam over the next several years until, finally, in 1971, Richard Nixon shut it down… announcing that the United States would no longer redeem US dollars for gold.

 The gold price naturally started to rise. Within a few months, gold was already above $40, up 13.5%. It reached $60 in 1972 (up 42%), nearly $100 in 1973 (up 66%), and $180 in 1974 (up 80%).

 It’s not hard to understand why. Inflation was soaring. The world was a geopolitical hot mess. Then there was the Nixon political scandal at home. Uncertainty abounded, and gold was the remedy.

 But then something interesting happened: Congress passed a law finally allowing private ownership of gold.

It seems crazy today, but ever since 1933, it had actually been illegal for Americans to own gold. Congress reversed this in 1974.

 So just imagine you’re an average American in the 1970s watching gold rise more than 5x, from $35 to $180… but you can’t do anything about it because it’s illegal to buy. Then suddenly the law changes. Almost overnight, US investors started aggressively investing in gold.

Back then, of course, people didn’t have brokerage accounts, let alone access to futures exchanges. And there were no ETFs.

 So instead people bought physical gold coins-- Krugerrands, Eagles, etc. And there was booming demand for a while.

 But right around this time, large investors, hedge funds, etc. started feeling like gold was overbought… and that the price had risen too far, too fast. So they started selling. In fact many funds were selling as small retail investors were buying.

 And as you can imagine, the gold price soon started to fall; in fact the correction lasted roughly 18 months. Gold eventually hit a low of ~$100 in August 1976-- a drop of more than 40% from its record high in 1975.

 Yet even though speculators were selling, the fundamentals of gold had not changed.

 Specifically, foreign governments and central banks were still seeking to diversify from their US dollar holdings. And more importantly, the US government financial condition was still atrocious.

 So after an 18-month hiatus, the gold price started rising again in August 1976… from ~$100 to $800+ in December 1979.

So even though gold had reached a record high in 1974, people who understood the long-term fundamentals, i.e. why the gold price was going higher, saw an additional 4x return. People that were smart enough to buy more when the price fell did even better-- 8x in less than four years.

 And people who sold their gold in 1975 missed the rise from $185 to $850.

 Gold just hit $4,000 today. It’s up more than 50% in a year, and up 100% in two years. So is it time to sell?

In our view, this is like 1975 again. Gold may be overbought now; after all, nothing is supposed to go up (or down) in a straight line.

We’re also seeing interesting data from ETFs. The “GLD”, for example, the world’s largest gold ETF, is seeing record inflows, including more than $2 billion in a single day last month.

 This is a sign that, just like 1975, individual investors are piling in to gold after sitting on the sidelines for the past few years.

 Strong, sudden retail demand is often a top signal, at least temporarily. And it’s possible that there could be a short-term correction.

But even if that happens, it doesn’t change the fundamental story of gold. Just like the 1970s, foreign governments and central banks today are aggressively diversifying their US dollar holdings, and gold is the most convenient asset for them to buy.

We don’t believe this has changed at all. Foreign governments and central banks might pull back on their purchases temporarily to see what happens in the market. But long-term they are still strong buyers of gold thanks to the US government’s terrible fiscal trajectory.

 And despite any short-term corrections, this is what will ultimately drive gold prices higher over the next several years.

To your freedom,  James Hickman   Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

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Dr. Scott Young: The US 1861-1865 Banking Crisis

Dr. Scott Young: The US 1861-1865 Banking Crisis

10-7-2025

We often think we know American history, especially pivotal moments like the Civil War. But what if there’s a crucial, often overlooked, layer to the story – one woven deeply into the very fabric of our financial system?

Dr. Scott Young is here to peel back those layers in his new four-part series, introducing us to a fascinating and complex era he aptly terms “pre-fed banking.”

This isn’t just about dusty ledgers; it’s about understanding the financial and political dynamics that shaped a nation. Dr. Young’s inaugural episode dives headfirst into the period from the Civil War era through 1913, asserting that to truly grasp the monumental conflict, we must examine more than just the moral imperative against slavery.

While the moral abomination of slavery was undeniably a central conflict, Dr. Young encourages us to look deeper, to the intricate web of economic and banking interests that fueled the divide.

He highlights how banking crises, fragmented currency systems, and the very nature of collateral created a precarious financial landscape, particularly in the South.

Imagine a financial system where a significant portion of your capital, and thus your ability to secure loans, is tied to human beings. In the South, this was the stark reality.

Plantations and enslaved people served as primary collateral, creating a fragile and ethically bankrupt economic backbone. This contrasted sharply with the North’s burgeoning industrial and banking strength, a system built on diversified assets and commercial enterprises.

This fundamental economic divergence, Dr. Young argues, played a far greater role in escalating tensions than commonly acknowledged.

These actions weren’t just wartime necessities; they were foundational shifts that led to long-term consequences for American financial sovereignty and the power of the federal government.

Perhaps one of the most profound, yet subtle, shifts Dr. Young highlights is the metamorphosis of the American identity itself. Before the Civil War, it was common to hear “the United States are,” implying a coalition of independent states. Post-war, it emphatically became “the United States is,” reflecting a fundamental transformation from a confederation of states to a singular, national entity with a strong central government – a shift solidified by the very banking and financial structures put in place.

Dr. Scott Young’s initial installment is a powerful reminder that history is rarely as simple as it seems. By coining the term “pre-fed banking,” he invites us to explore a crucial chapter in American economic history, one that profoundly influenced the Civil War and set the stage for the federal banking developments and complex corporate formations to come.

This is just the beginning of a fascinating four-part series that promises to unpack the long-term consequences and the evolution of American financial sovereignty right up to the establishment of the Federal Reserve.

Ready to dive deeper into this untold history?

https://youtu.be/HH6Np9zSQJs

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/10/07/dr-scott-young-the-us-1861-1865-banking-crisis/

News, Rumors and Opinions Tuesday 10-7-2025

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Tues. 7 Oct. 2025

Compiled Tues. 7 Oct. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

QFS INTEGRATION – CONTROL TRANSFER UNDERWAY: Over 91% of SWIFT corridors are (allegedly)  now mirrored under QFS surveillance. Central banks are being algorithmically drained. Military teams are (allegedly)  physically inside former IMF and BIS command rooms. The IRS is (allegedly)  dismantled, with less than 7% of servers under military lockdown.

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Mon. 6 Oct. 2025 THE SILENCE BEFORE THE SWITCH …Mr. Pool on Telegram

DURING THE ONGOING SHUTDOWN, ALL FEDERAL PAYMENT SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN QUIETLY (allegedly)  ROUTED THROUGH TEMPORARY MILITARY CHANNELS. CIVILIAN BANKING NETWORKS ARE STILL RUNNING, BUT UNDER MONITORED STATUS. A FINAL TRANSFER COMMAND IS (allegedly)  WAITING FOR AUTHORIZATION.

INSIDE THE TREASURY, SECURE TEAMS ARE (allegedly)  VERIFYING GOLD RESERVES AND REASSIGNING DIGITAL CODES TO QFS-APPROVED ACCOUNTS. EVERY OUNCE, EVERY LEDGER, EVERY SIGNATURE IS (allegedly)  BEING CROSSCHECKED. THIS IS NOT AUDITING, THIS IS RECLAMATION.

THE FEDERAL RESERVE HEADQUARTERS (allegedly)  REMAINS LIT AT NIGHT, BUT ONLY MILITARY PERSONNEL (allegedly)  ENTER AND EXIT. INTERNAL SERVERS ARE(allegedly)   BEING DRAINED AND MIRRORED INTO THE QUANTUM MAINFRAME. THE OLD ECONOMIC ENGINE IS BEING (allegedly)  SWITCHED OFF FROM WITHIN.

EBS TESTS CONTINUE UNDERGROUND. WHEN THE FINAL REBOOT OCCURS, EVERY DEVICE ON EARTH WILL (allegedly)  RECEIVE THE SAME MESSAGE – THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF A NEW SYSTEM, GOLD-BACKED AND PEOPLE-OWNED.

The shutdown was never a breakdown. It was preparation for transition. The world stands one signal away from the reset.

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Possible Timing:

Mon. 6 Oct. 2025 INTELLIGENCE BRIEF – THE QUANTUM WEEK

Sat. 4 Oct 2025 — Baghdad Signal Initiated. The Prime Minister of Iraq ordered 7 days of national celebration. Hidden inside that decree: Iraq’s Central Bank (allegedly)  connected to the Quantum Mainframe. The signal went live.

Mon. 13 Oct — Market Fracture Point 209 banks across the world (allegedly)  linked to the gold-backed QFS. 97 Central Banks fully integrated, 82 pending. The old fiat code started (allegedly)  dying from within.

Tues. 14 Oct — WORLD QUANTUM DAY Bitcoin = Null. SWIFT = Terminated. Data centers = Gone. Only ISO20022 gold-backed assets survived. The stock market cratered. The death of the old became the birth of the new.

Wed. 15 Oct — The Broadcast Trigger Global blackout. EBS (allegedly)  active. Communications collapsing in waves. Trump’s Global Military Alliance (allegedly)  seizing control. Truth unleashed. Justice transmitted. Federal Reserve & IRS (allegedly)  abolished. Income tax (allegedly)  gone — replaced by 14% on luxury only. Common Law (allegedly)  restored. The Republic(allegedly)   reborn

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/10/07/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-october-7-2025/

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Frank26  This thing Sudani did [Extend the national holiday to 7 days] was interesting...This is the perfect time for Sudani to release the new exchange rate...

Militia Man   When they do adjustments to currencies, Central Banks and the powers that be are very tight lipped about it and that's why we don't have a specific date and rate.

Militia Man   Article:   "Iranian Parliament approves the deletion of the 4 zeros from the national currency".   It's about the Iranian parliament...This isn't the first time we've heard this.  Quote:  "Converting 10,000 old rials to 1 new rial to simplify transactions amid hyperinflation and sanctions because it's 900,000 rials to the dollar."  900,000. Iraqi dinar is 1310.  This isn't Iraq's path, but it shows regional currency reforms and efforts.  Iraq is a totally different story.  It has completely different circumstances.  Definitely don't compare the two like being one...Iran's move addresses devaluation  without a full revaluation.  Iraq has 8% inflation in the first half of 2025 which is historically low...

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Pentagon Iraq Announcement | Forex Market | Eric Trump's Prediction

Edu Matrix:  10-7-2025

In today’s video, we’re diving into two explosive stories — one from Iraq’s shifting military landscape and another from the crypto world that could change everything for investors.

The Pentagon has confirmed it’s scaling back its mission in Iraq, which could open the door for Israel’s next strategic moves against militants backed by Iran. With U.S. troops reducing their presence, the balance of power in the Middle East could shift dramatically.

Meanwhile, in currency and crypto news, global forex trading has surged to a record $9.6 trillion a day, proving the dollar’s dominance — but there’s a twist.

 Eric Trump recently predicted Bitcoin could hit $1 million, and while critics didn’t fully agree… they didn’t disagree either

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhrFjo7H3LE

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Morning 10-7-25

Good morning Dinar Recaps,

India Launches Foreign Currency Settlement System via GIFT City

By enabling local foreign exchange settlements, India accelerates its shift toward financial sovereignty and reduces reliance on Western clearing networks.

What’s New & Why It Matters

  ● GIFT City System Launch: India has launched a foreign-currency settlement system in its GIFT City financial hub. Transactions in USD (and other currencies) can now be settled locally, avoiding time delays through overseas correspondent banks. 
  ● Standard Chartered Role: Standard Chartered India is supporting U.S. dollar clearances under the new framework.
  ● Strategic Ambition: This move strengthens India’s capacity to control its own financial infrastructure and signals a step toward reducing dependency on legacy global rails.

How It Relates to Global Financial Restructuring

• Decentralizing dominance: India is carving out alternatives to traditional Western-dominated settlement systems.

• Regional gravity shift: As major economies build own rails, capital flows may realign closer to India or South Asia.

• Incremental resilience: With local settlement, India insulates itself from external disruptions in cross-border finance.

Key Takeaway

India’s move is more than infrastructure upgrade — it’s a deliberate pivot toward monetary autonomy in a fracturing financial world.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Source:  Financial Times, Reuters

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France’s Government Collapse: A Warning Sign for Western Order

When political dysfunction strikes key Western states, it weakens the pillars of the old global financial and governance architecture.

What Happened

  ● Historic Resignation: Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned just hours after unveiling his cabinet, making it the shortest-lived government in modern French history.
  ● Market Turmoil: French stocks tumbled ~1.4–2%, bond yields spiked, and the euro weakened. 
  ● Credit Warning: Rating agencies issued fresh warnings over France’s sovereign credit outlook amid deep political paralysis. 

Underlying Drivers & Systemic Risks

• Fragmented Parliament: France’s legislature is deeply split, making coalition governance nearly impossible.

• High Debt & Deficits: Public debt exceeds 110% of GDP, with deficits far beyond EU thresholds. 

• Political Polarization: Distinct right, left, and centrist blocs prevent consensus.

• Legitimacy Crisis: Repeated government failures erode faith in institutions and accelerate political fatigue.

Global Implications & Connections to Restructuring

• Weakening Western Anchors: When major Western powers falter, their financial and diplomatic influence weakens — creating space for alternative blocs.

• Risk Premiums & Capital Flight: Investors may redirect capital to more stable regimes or emerging powers.

• Dollar & Euro Pressure: Financial turmoil can stress reserve currencies and inspire deeper de-dollarization or parallel systems.

• Institutional Erosion: The failure of governance in key nations accelerates the shift toward multi-pole structures, regional alliances, and financial fragmentation.

Why This Matters

France is not just another European country — it’s a central pillar of EU influence, NATO strategy, and global finance. Its instability sends shockwaves through markets and institutions alike.
If Western systems crumble, the architecture they built becomes vulnerable to replacement.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:  Modern Diplomacy, Reuters

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“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday Morning 10-7-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  A large US military convoy enters Baghdad through the Al-Suqour checkpoint west of the capital - Urgent

 A local source reported, on Monday (October 6, 2025), that more than 50 American military vehicles crossed the Al-Suqour checkpoint on the international road linking Anbar and the capital, Baghdad.

The source told Baghdad Today, "The convoy included various military vehicles, including armored vehicles and minesweepers, in addition to large containers believed to be carrying logistical equipment and military supplies."

He added that "the movement took place under tight security measures, with Iraqi forces deployed along the route," noting that "this convoy is one of the largest US movements in recent months." link

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Tishwash:  Sudanese: Exchange rate reform in Iraq should be an example of commitment and confidence

 According to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, on Tuesday, the currency reform in Iraq should be an example of commitment and confidence.

 The Sudanese will receive today a delegation from KPMG, an international financial audit and consulting firm, during the ongoing protests, the press office said in a statement The company's cooperation with the Iraqi Monetary Authority guarantees the government's efforts to enhance the transparency of its operations and maintain the financial reputation of Iraq.

 Sudani pointed out that "monetary reform in Iraq should serve as an example of commitment and confidence, and the role that financial audit companies play in the government's pursuit The government is looking forward to several strategic partnerships with these companies through the credibility of the Iraqi state institutions International Finance and Economics Complex"

 "Iraq is committed to implementing the government's financial and spending reform program, and has played a role in improving financial classification and raising the confidence of international companies," he said "It is a great achievement in the implementation of compliance standards and the fight against money laundering, and the transition to the latest electronic accounting system.

 He stressed the importance of using the company's expertise in the structure of public companies to promote operational efficiency, public religious administration, technical and legal advice Specialist in contract formulation for large strategic projects"Z

 The Government supports the efforts of the Central Bank of Iraq and the Iraqi Bank for Commerce in the technical coordination agreement with KPMG to ensure the speedy completion of due diligence and compliance According to international standards, the timetable for the issuance of final expenditure accounts”, he stressed that “the government emphasizes transparency and financial issues as fundamental pillars in construction  link

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Tishwash:  The Prime Minister directs the relevant ministries and authorities to remove obstacles facing the private sector.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani directed the relevant ministries and authorities on Monday to remove obstacles facing the private sector, stressing the importance of providing an appropriate environment for its work in various industrial fields.

The Prime Minister's media office said in a statement that "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani chaired the periodic meeting of the Industrial Coordination Council, attended by the Minister of Finance and the Ministers of Oil, Trade, Industry and Minerals, the Chairman of the Advisory Board, the Chairman of the Iraqi Federation of Industries, and a group of representatives of the industrial sector."

According to the statement, al-Sudani directed "all relevant ministries and authorities to remove obstacles facing the private sector and adapt laws to benefit industrial development plans and projects implemented across Iraq," stressing "the importance of providing an appropriate environment for the private sector to operate in various industrial fields by focusing on the industrial, legal, and legislative environment to ensure the wheel of investment in the country is moving.

" He also directed "members of the Industrial Coordination Council to pay attention to the private industrial sector and work to resolve the problems and obstacles facing its work, with the aim of expanding its participation and activity in developing the national economy."

The statement continued, "The meeting reviewed the topics on the agenda, as it was agreed to include partnership contracts concluded in all public companies affiliated with the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, with the private sector, by Cabinet Resolution (24413 of 2024), until the issuance of the new Federal General Budget Law, and because paragraph (Supporting the Industrial Sector / 2 / First) of the aforementioned resolution came in an absolute manner to include all raw materials entering into local industries without discrimination between the importing party."

He added, "The meeting witnessed approval to reduce the price of liquefied gas (LPG) to become (300) thousand dinars per ton, for industrial projects, except for brick factories that have a certificate of completion of establishment issued by the General Directorate of Industrial Development, the National Investment Authority or all investment authorities," explaining, "It was agreed to oblige ministries and entities not affiliated with a ministry and all governorates to cover their needs for liquid medical gases, industrial gases, liquid nitrogen, and argon from national factories."

He pointed out that "the meeting approved exempting industrial projects from the advertising and competition requirement, provided that the Minister of Industry and Minerals and the head of the Federation of Industries submit a specific recommendation on the matter."

 He explained that "the meeting agreed not to relocate industrial projects that have obtained the necessary approvals from the General Directorate of Industrial Development at the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, the National Investment Commission, and the Federation of Industries, which prove that they do not impact the environment according to environmental impact studies, and that the relevant departments in the governorates will direct industrial project owners to address their environmental violations."

Regarding addressing obstacles to the separation and ownership of industrial project owners established on common agricultural lands, the statement stated that "the Iraqi Federation of Industries was directed to hold a workshop attended by the Director General of the Real Estate Registration Department and the Director General of the Agricultural Lands Department, regarding environmental issues, while obligating the governorates to obtain the approval of the industrial and agricultural sector authorities before proceeding with the procedures for updating urban planning for cities."

He pointed out that "the Ministry of Trade's proposals were approved, which include the Ministry of Trade/Private Sector Development Department, in coordination and cooperation with the Ministries of Industry and Minerals, Planning, Labor and Social Affairs, and the Iraqi Federation of Industries, to prepare training programs for the private sector to develop small and medium enterprises, as well as expand contracts with local factories to market their products through their hypermarket outlets."

As part of the steps to support the national product and advance the production and industrial sector, the statement explained that "approval was given to update the Ministry of Planning's guide to encourage national products, regarding information related to industrial sectors on the ministry's electronic platform."   link

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Debt Crisis Builds, Gold Soars, System Reset

Debt Crisis Builds, Gold Soars, System Reset

ITM Trading: Taylor Kenny:  10-5-2025

The economic landscape feels more unpredictable than ever. From rising prices at the grocery store to whispers of financial instability, many are asking: What’s really going on with our money and our future?

A recent video from ITM Trading, featuring Taylor Kenney and Eric Griffin, dives deep into these pressing questions, offering insights that challenge conventional thinking and highlight crucial strategies for wealth preservation.

The conversation opens with a stark look at the commercial real estate (CRE) market. Imagine a perfect storm: rising interest rates making borrowing more expensive, declining occupancy rates (thank you, remote work!), and a mountain of adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) facing refinancing deadlines.

 This isn’t just a hiccup; it’s a recipe for potential disaster.

As interest rates climb, property values naturally fall, making refinancing a nightmare. Many commercial property owners will struggle to meet their obligations, potentially triggering a financial crisis in the sector.

 The proposed “solution”? Central banks might resort to what’s known as “extend and pretend” – temporarily cutting interest rates to allow owners to refinance at lower rates, thereby propping up asset values and delaying the inevitable. It’s a bandage, not a cure, and it has significant implications for the broader economy.

But the real story of our current economic woes isn’t just about rising prices – it’s about the very foundation of our money.

The video powerfully argues that inflation is fundamentally currency debasement. When central banks engage in excessive money printing, they erode the purchasing power of the dollar. This isn’t just theory; it’s a fundamental erosion of your savings and your future wealth.

This perspective flips the script: traditional fiat currencies (like the dollar) are not truly “real money” because their value can be manipulated and diminished by policy. Instead, the rising price of assets like gold isn’t necessarily because gold is getting more expensive; it’s because the dollar is losing its value.

In this environment of currency debasement, precious metals like gold and silver emerge as vital tools for wealth preservation.

Gold, with its intrinsic value, acts as a hedge against a weakening dollar. It’s “real money” that has stood the test of time, unlike paper currencies that have historically come and gone.

A common question is, “Is it too late to invest in gold?” The experts in the video suggest quite the opposite. Given the ongoing monetary debasement, long-term gold prices could far exceed current levels. It’s about protecting your purchasing power over time, not short-term speculation. And for those concerned about accessibility, gold can be acquired in fractional ounces, making it reachable for various budgets.

The video also delivers a critical warning: physical precious metals are paramount. Relying on paper or digital gold products (like ETFs or bank-held accounts) carries significant risks.

In times of crisis, digital assets can be frozen, devalued, or simply inaccessible. Physical gold and silver, however, provide tangible security and control – “money in your hand” that isn’t subject to the whims of financial institutions or government policies.

And don’t overlook silver! Often called “poor man’s gold,” it offers similar protective qualities and is particularly useful for smaller-scale transactions or barter in a truly extreme scenario, complementing gold’s role as a major wealth preserver.

Looking ahead, the experts warn of continued challenges: potential stagflation (a toxic mix of stagnation and inflation), job market shifts due to technological advances like AI, and the near certainty of more money printing to combat economic headwinds. In such an environment, waiting to act could prove costly.

The message is clear: proactive positioning is key. By understanding the true nature of currency debasement and acquiring physical precious metals like gold and silver, you can protect your wealth and secure your financial future in an increasingly uncertain world.

Watch the full video from ITM Trading with Taylor Kenney joined by Eric Griffin for further insights and information. Understanding these dynamics now could be the most important financial decision you make.

https://youtu.be/nx5RP9CPo3Q

BRICS Just Built the System that will Replace the Dollar

BRICS Just Built the System that will Replace the Dollar

Cyrus Janssen:  10-6-2025

For the past 80 years, the US dollar has been the undisputed king of global finance, its dominance underpinning the world’s economic order.

 But a seismic shift is underway, spearheaded by the BRICS alliance – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – that promises to fundamentally reshape the financial landscape.

They’re not just talking about it; they’re building it – a groundbreaking, resource-backed financial system designed to challenge Western hegemony and usher in a new era of economic sovereignty.

At the heart of BRICS’ revolutionary vision is the establishment of a dedicated precious metals exchange. This isn’t just about trading gold; it’s about enabling payments directly in gold and rare earth minerals.

This strategic move leverages BRICS’ formidable control over 72% of the world’s rare earth mineral reserves. These aren’t just obscure elements; they are the irreplaceable components of modern technology, from smartphones to electric vehicles, and crucially, advanced military hardware.

This unparalleled control over essential resources grants BRICS unprecedented geopolitical leverage.

This pivot isn’t happening in a vacuum. It’s a direct counter to a global financial system that has historically been controlled by Western institutions like the London Metal Exchange and the SWIFT payment network.

 The weaponization of these systems – particularly the exclusion of Russia from gold trading and payment networks following the conflict in Ukraine – served as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in a centralized, Western-dominated architecture.

BRICS’ new exchange aims for independent, transparent financial mechanisms, enabling fair pricing free from unilateral Western sanctions and undermining the ability to enforce financial controls on sovereign nations.

Indeed, the signs of the dollar’s receding global tide are becoming increasingly undeniable. Nearly 70% of BRICS trade now bypasses the dollar, with nations like Russia and China increasingly conducting bilateral trade in their own national currencies.

Consequently, global dollar reserves are at their lowest since 2000. Even the dollar’s strategic cornerstone, the petrodollar, is losing ground as Saudi Arabia begins accepting the yuan for some oil sales.

Meanwhile, BRICS nations are actively amassing gold reserves and developing alternative financial infrastructures, such as China’s gold vault for foreign central banks, providing robust protection against Western sanctions.

Africa, with its vast untapped mineral wealth, is a crucial chess piece in this new game. The continent is increasingly integrating into this new system, leveraging its abundant natural resources to become a significant player in the rare earth mineral market.

Countries like Angola and Nigeria are investing heavily in mining and processing, eager to channel new wealth through BRICS-backed markets rather than Western-controlled systems.

For the United States, this evolving landscape presents particular challenges. A significant lack of domestic rare earth mineral production, especially for critical materials like nobbium – which Brazil largely controls – creates a substantial dependency.

This reliance directly undermines US military capabilities, given that many advanced weapons systems are built with these very elements. China’s near-monopoly on rare earth mineral processing further exacerbates the West’s vulnerability, creating a bottleneck that can be exploited.

In essence, what BRICS is meticulously constructing is a counter-narrative to the prevailing dollar-based, debt-heavy Western model.

 Their new global order emphasizes tangible assets, economic sovereignty, and the undeniable power that comes from controlling essential resources.

This is more than just a financial maneuver; it’s a declaration of economic independence and a historic rebalancing of global power. The world is witnessing a monumental shift in global trade and finance, with BRICS at the forefront, forcing the West to either adapt to this new reality or risk obsolescence.

Want to dive deeper into this monumental shift? Watch the full video from Cyrus Janssen for further insights and information.

https://youtu.be/UBh4QtVZwL0

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Afternoon 10-6-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

South America Signals Readiness to Join the BRICS Payment System

Latin America edges closer to a post-dollar trade era as BRICS expands its financial reach toward the Western Hemisphere.

A Regional Shift Toward Multipolar Finance

  ● Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov confirmed that South American nations are ready to adopt the BRICS cross-border payment initiative — a bold expansion of the bloc’s financial architecture.
  ● This comes as BRICS accelerates its Economic Partnership Strategy through 2030, designed to move global trade beyond U.S.-centric clearing systems. 
  ● The initiative was formally discussed during the 2025 BRICS Summit, with Brazil — the current chair — playing a central coordination role.

Ryabkov’s remarks at the “Russia and Ibero-America in a Turbulent World” conference underscore that this is not theoretical diplomacy — it’s practical infrastructure building.

BRICS Payment Initiative: A New Trade Architecture

  ● The cross-border payment platform, expected to be operational by 2030, will allow settlements in local currencies, gold-linked assets, or digital tokens anchored to BRICS reserves.
  ● Latin American adoption would be transformative, connecting commodity-rich nations to an alternative settlement grid beyond SWIFT.
  ● Energy exporters like Brazil, Venezuela, and Argentina could gain new leverage — trading oil, lithium, and agricultural products without routing through the dollar.

This is not just technical evolution — it’s monetary sovereignty in motion.

The Dollar’s Strategic Challenge

If South America and Africa both integrate with the BRICS system, the U.S. dollar’s dominance could face structural erosion:

  ● Fewer trade settlements in USD would reduce global demand for Treasuries, tightening U.S. liquidity.
  ● The Federal Reserve’s influence on international money flows would diminish as BRICS rails expand.
  ● Dollar-centric inflation control would weaken — undermining Washington’s fiscal stability.

The Federal Reserve’s challenge is existential:
keeping the dollar at the center of trade is not just policy — it’s survival.
And BRICS knows this.

Why Latin America’s Participation Matters

  ● The Western Hemisphere has long been Washington’s financial sphere, dominated by IMF and SWIFT channels.
  ● A shift toward BRICS rails represents a quiet geopolitical reversal, where the South American bloc aligns financially with Eurasia rather than the U.S.
  ● It also cements Brazil’s dual identity — a founding BRICS member and a regional bridge for new trade architecture.

Such participation could ignite a continental ripple effect, pulling in neighbors seeking stable trade alternatives and access to Chinese, Indian, and Russian markets.

Africa, Asia, and the Expanding BRICS Web

  ● Parallel negotiations are under way across Africa, where nations like Egypt, Ethiopia, and South Africa are already testing settlement models within the BRICS ecosystem.
  ● Asia’s mid-tier economies — Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand — are also building bridges to BRICS’ payment protocols.
  ● Together, these efforts amount to a slow-motion but deliberate realignment of global monetary power away from Western institutions.

This network of interoperable payment systems is laying the groundwork for a post-Bretton Woods financial order.

Why This Matters

The BRICS-South America integration isn’t just another diplomatic headline — it’s a real-world step in dismantling the dollar monopoly.
If implemented by 2030, it could reshape how trade, credit, and reserves flow across the Global South — and eventually the world.

This movement reveals an unavoidable truth: global finance is no longer controlled from a single capital.
Power is diffusing — technologically, economically, and politically.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources: 
• Watcher.Guru – South America Ready to Accept the BRICS Payment System
• TASS – Latin America Shows Rising Interest in BRICS
• Atlantic Council – Global South Payment Integration Strategies
• Reuters – BRICS Economic Partnership Through 2030
• IMF Data Portal – Currency Settlement Trends in Emerging Markets

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News, Rumors and Opinions Monday 10-6-2025

Ariel : Looks like Something is about to be Abolished

10-6-2025

This is what people need to look more into.

The IRS, operating under the Department of the Treasury, maintains limited operational continuity through approximately $1.2 billion in unobligated carryover funds from prior fiscal years, sufficient for core functions such as tax refund processing and enforcement activities for an estimated 5–7 days from shutdown onset.

Which basically means these funds have probably ran out.

As of today Oct-6, approximately 70% of the IRS workforce roughly 60,000 of its 85,000 employees faces furlough directives if funds exhaust without intervention, per internal contingency plans disseminated on September 30, 2025.

These include suspension of taxpayer assistance hotlines, delays in audit initiations, and halted recruitment for the agency’s expanded enforcement cadre.

Reductions in force (RIFs) are under active consideration, as communicated to staff, potentially leading to permanent staff cuts if the shutdown persists beyond two weeks.

Do you think they will make it? I highly doubt it. Because it looks like D. Trump already went on the offensive to remove them.

Redpill Drifter:  70% of IRS workers will begin being furloughed as it will run out of funding after 5 days of the government being shut down. Today is day 5 and if you still can't see what is happening right in front of your eyes, it is because you are willfully blind. Not my problem

Source(s):   https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/1975124419275116922

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/10/06/ariel-prolotario1-looks-like-something-is-about-to-be-abolished/

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Frank26   Question:  "Can you give us an example of lifting the three zeros?"  Take the 25,000 note.  What's the exchange rate .00089 [or so] now move the decimal point to the right, one, two, three.  That's three zeros you just removed.  You erased them.  You eradicated them.  What do you got left?  .89  ...As you remove the zeros it gets close to become 1 to 1 with  the American dollar. 

Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]  FIREFLY:  Business will still be conducted.  I will run my shops all next week.  We will be working.  We just have celebrations going on as well... FRANK:  There's a good feeling in the atmosphere.  Let's see what happens as the days go by... Everything is coming down to these next few days where you're having this celebration.

Militia Man   Article:  "PRIME MINISTER : NATIONAL GOLD RESERVES REPRESENT AN IMPORTANT PILLAR OF FINANCIAL STABILITY"  Iraq's is no slouch with their gold holdings of 162 tons of it. Today, gold is about $3,885 per ounce. That is stability and the worlds central banks are very aware of it. Just as they are aware of over $100 billion in reserves and likely climbing.  They have increased non-oil revenues and will continue more quickly into the future. All of which supports their exchange rate. Add in they recorded .8% inflation a historic low. Iraq is ripe for a REER..imo There is confidence everywhere we look...

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De-Dollarization Accelerates - BRICS Digital Currency System Challenges U.S. Power

Lena Petrova:  10-6-2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j-vqliLvbE

“Tidbits From TNT” Monday 10-6-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Launch of the "World Investor Week" conference

Under the patronage of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, and in the presence of the Chairman of the Securities Commission, Faisal Al-Haimus, the activities of the "Global Investor Week" conference and the "21st Anniversary of the Establishment of the Securities Commission" were launched, under the slogan "Towards an Advanced Financial Market - Iraq's Economic Vision 2030".

The conference was attended by a number of advisors, advisors to the Prime Minister, undersecretaries of ministries, general managers, a number of heads of bodies and entities not affiliated with a ministry, as well as departments concerned with financial investment and an elite group of investors.

The conference aims to introduce the pioneering role of the Securities Commission in enhancing transparency and developing Iraqi financial markets, and to honor distinguished and creative employees in the Securities Commission.

The Chairman of the Securities Commission, Faisal Al-Haimus, reviewed the work of the Commission, its achievements and aspirations for a better investment future.

The guests praised the work of the Commission, its development and its great achievements that serve the interest of the Iraqi economy, drive the wheel of investment forward, attract investors and stimulate the participation of the private sector in the service of the public interest.

The conference included live dialogue sessions in which the participants discussed It contains various issues related to financial investment.  link

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Tishwash: Iraqi parliament to continue work through election period: Lawmaker

 Iraq said on Saturday that dissolving the current parliament is not under consideration and that lawmakers will continue their duties until early January, as elections are due to be held in nearly a month.

"The House of Representatives will continue its work and full powers until January 8, 2026, in accordance with the law,” Rebwar Hadi, head of the parliamentary legal committee, told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), noting that "the current parliamentary term began on January 8, 2022."

Campaigning for Iraq's November electoins commenced on Friday and will run until November 8.

Posters and banners have already dominated streets across the country as nearly 7,800 candidates compete for 329 seats. More than 21 million voters are eligible to cast their ballots.

A total of 31 alliances, 38 parties, 23 independent candidates, and 56 quota seat contenders are participating, according to data from Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC). Of the 7,768 total candidates, 5,520 are men and 2,248 are women. The 329-member parliament includes 320 general seats and nine reserved for minority groups.

Hadi added that holding elections “does not mean the end of the work of the House of Representatives, except in one case according to Article 64 of the constitution (dissolution of the House of Representatives), and this is not currently on the table, and there is no time left to dissolve," the legislative body.

Article 64 of the Iraqi Constitution stipulates that parliament may be dissolved before the end of its term either by an absolute majority vote from its members or upon a joint request by the prime minister and president. The article also bars dissolution while the prime minister is under questioning.  link

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Tishwash:  Iraqi Embassy in Amman Celebrates Iraq’s 93rd National Day

Amman, Oct. 5 (Petra) -- The Iraqi Embassy in Amman hosted a reception on Saturday evening to celebrate the 93rd National Day of the Republic of Iraq, drawing a distinguished crowd from across Jordan's political, diplomatic, and business circles.

The event was attended by Speaker of the Lower House of Representatives Ahmed Safadi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Nancy Namrouqa, numerous ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions, business figures, and members of the Iraqi diaspora in Jordan.

The evening opened with the national anthems of Jordan and Iraq, followed by a short documentary recalling Iraq’s accession to the League of Nations in 1932, a historic milestone now commemorated as the country’s national day.

In his address, Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Omar Al-Barzanji underscored the deep-rooted ties between Iraq and Jordan, reaffirming Baghdad’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

The ambassador also acknowledged the care and support extended to the Iraqi community in Jordan, expressing appreciation for the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II and Jordan’s role in promoting Arab solidarity.

The celebration featured traditional Iraqi music and patriotic songs, offering a cultural tribute to Iraq’s heritage and resilience.  link

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Mot:  . Soooo Many -- Just Don't Get it!!!! ---

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Morning 10-6-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Why Governments Are Falling in 2025: Alarm Bells for Global Order
As states unravel, the ripples are shaking the stability of the global system itself.

Recent Collapses & Political Crises

  ● France’s abrupt government collapse — Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned just hours after naming his cabinet, unable to form a coalition or instill confidence.
  ▪ Markets reacted sharply: the CAC 40 fell ~2%, French government bonds yields spiked, and investor confidence wavered. 
  ● Netherlands’ recent government fall — Earlier in 2025, the Dutch coalition collapsed when Geert Wilders pulled support over immigration disagreements. 
  ▪ The Dutch government became caretaker, delaying reforms and weakening institutional capacity. 

These are not isolated incidents — they signify growing fragility in established democracies under pressure.

Underlying Fault Lines

  ● Fiscal strain & debt overload — In France’s case, public debt exceeds 114% of GDP, magnifying backlash over austerity and structural reforms. 
  ● Political fragmentation — Weak majority coalitions, antagonistic parties, and ideological chasms prevent durable governance.
  ● Social backlash — Massive protests, strikes, and the "Bloquons Tout" movement in France reflect public rage over inequality and austerity.
  ● Loss of trust in central authority — When people believe institutions no longer represent them or deliver, legitimacy erodes.

Countries at Risk & Systemic Pressure

It’s not just Europe. Across many regions:

• Fragile democracies, states with high debt burdens or external dependency are especially vulnerable.

• Countries with large social welfare systems (e.g. in Latin America, parts of Asia) might reach breaking points under recession, inflation, or fiscal tightening.

• Authoritarian states that appear stable may hide internal fault lines (economic inequality, legitimacy, local governance breakdowns) that could surface under stress.

The broader pressure is toward rethinking sovereignty, fiscal control, and regional alignment.

Global Consequences & Financial Restructuring

  ● Risk premium & capital flight — Governments in instability see borrowing costs soar, capital seek safer jurisdictions, and credit spreads widen.
  ● Fragmentation of financial zones — States losing faith in global institutions may migrate toward regional or bloc-based systems (BRICS, ASEAN, etc.).
  ● Shifting reserve strategies — Countries might hedge by reducing exposure to foreign-denominated debt or assets, increasing gold or alternative reserve holdings.
  ● Erosion of dollar hegemony — Weakness in key Western states may accelerate de-dollarization: new payment rails, reserve currencies, and credit systems.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

Governments are buckling not merely because of policy mistakes — they're being strained by structural contradictions of the old world order.
As traditional powers falter, the spaces open for new financial architectures and regional blocs that bypass legacy systems.

When governments fall, it's not chaos — it's the unraveling of an order being replaced.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources & Further Reading
• Reuters 
• The Guardian 
• Reuters
• Al Jazeera
• Le Monde.fr
• Wikipedia

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Elon Musk Warns of “Judicial Tyranny”: A Crisis of Democracy and Global Governance

When unelected judges can block elected leaders, the balance of power—and public trust—begins to fracture.

Judicial Power and Executive Paralysis in the U.S.

Elon Musk has ignited fierce debate after warning that America may be facing a “tyranny of the judiciary.”

“If ANY judge ANYWHERE can block EVERY Presidential order EVERYWHERE, we do NOT have democracy — we have TYRANNY of the JUDICIARY,” Musk posted.

The comment followed a wave of legal challenges to President Trump’s executive orders, with multiple federal judges issuing nationwide injunctions. Musk’s point: when a single unelected judge can halt an elected leader’s policy across all fifty states, the balance of power collapses.

Supporters of Musk’s view argue that judicial overreach undermines the will of the voters and stalls government function. Critics counter that these injunctions are a vital safeguard—especially when executive orders risk overstepping constitutional bounds.

Yet the deeper issue Musk highlights goes beyond politics. It speaks to the erosion of executive authority and the increasing rule of unelected arbiters in systems meant to be democratic. 

Global Echoes: Courts Challenging Leaders Abroad

This judicial tension is not uniquely American. Across the world, similar clashes are emerging:

• Europe: National governments from France to Italy have seen immigration, climate, and trade policies blocked or rewritten by EU courts and domestic tribunals.

• Israel: Massive protests erupted in 2024 over proposed judicial reforms, as citizens and leaders fought over whether courts should have power to strike down laws passed by elected officials.

• Asia and Latin America: In nations like Pakistan and Brazil, courts have intervened to freeze reforms, budgets, or even electoral outcomes—raising questions about democratic legitimacy and elite control.

In every case, unelected institutions are increasingly steering national destiny, often overriding voter mandates. What Musk calls “judicial tyranny” reflects a broader global trend—the weakening of executive governance in favor of institutional gatekeepers.

The Deeper Shift: Institutional Fragmentation and Distrust

The struggle between judiciary and executive branches signals a deeper fracture—the loss of public confidence in the very systems meant to protect democracy.

• Citizens feel disempowered when court rulings override their votes.

• Leaders feel paralyzed by legal walls built to prevent decisive governance.

• Economies and foreign policy stall as institutional conflicts multiply.

This isn’t merely about courtrooms and constitutions. It’s about the architecture of power shifting in real time—from elected bodies toward bureaucratic, legal, and financial arbiters who answer to few.

As trust collapses, nations turn inward or toward parallel systems—digital, financial, or geopolitical—to regain control. That shift is now evident across Western democracies, BRICS nations, and global markets.

Why This Matters

Elon Musk’s warning lands at a pivotal moment. Whether one agrees with his phrasing or not, his core message resonates worldwide: when authority becomes fragmented and unelected institutions dictate outcomes, democracy itself becomes performative.

These growing fractures don’t just shape politics—they reshape economies, currency systems, and global alignments.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes. 

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:
• Fox News: Musk blasts judges for blocking Trump’s executive orders
• Pacific Legal Foundation: Trump and Musk wrong to threaten judges with impeachment
• Reuters: Musk, Trump allies ratchet up rhetoric against judiciary

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Iran Approves Currency Redenomination: Removing Zeros as a Signal of Reset

In the midst of sanctions and economic collapse, Iran is cutting four zeros from the rial — a calculated step toward restoring confidence amid deep structural stress.

What the Reform Entails

  ● Parliament greenlighted removing four zeros, converting 10,000 old rials into 1 new unit (toman or renamed rial) over a multi-year transition. 
  ● The central bank has up to two years to prepare, followed by a three-year dual-currency period where old and new notes coexist. 
  ● Inflation has chipped away at the rial’s utility — it traded at roughly 1,150,000 rials per U.S. dollar, making ordinary transactions cumbersome. 

While the move simplifies accounting and daily commerce, critics warn it is superficial unless anchored in real macroeconomic change. 

Why Iran Is Pushing This Now

• Sanctions and economic isolation have pushed the rial into collapse; redenomination is partly an attempt at a psychological reset.

• The reform comes as Tehran seeks to reenter global finance and present a cleaner monetary posture ahead of potential diplomatic openings.

• In 2025, Iran also took steps toward joining global financial crime conventions to exit blacklist status. 

Yet the central tension remains: relabeling numbers won’t stop inflation nor repair structural deficits.

Are Others Following Suit? Iraq & Beyond

• Iraq has floated the idea of removing zeros in the past to simplify transactions, though no official plan has advanced recently. 

• The Iraqi Central Bank has also reduced the supply of dinars recently, a smaller action hinting at internal monetary prudence. 

• Nigeria redesigned its naira in 2022 to curb counterfeit usage, though not a zero-cut.

• In Syria, reports suggest considerations to drop zeros from the pound, though nothing official has been confirmed. 

None of these cases, however, are as drastic as Iran’s plan — and none (yet) carry the same geopolitical weight.

How This Fits Into the Global Restructuring

• Redenomination is a powerful signal in a world where monetary legitimacy is fracturing — as governments seek to reclaim sovereignty over broken currencies.

• In China, India, and BRICS states, alternative reserve strategies (gold, digital currencies) are being built. Iran’s move fits into the broader vision of decentralizing fiat dominance.

• If the U.S. dollar’s dominance weakens, more states may see redenomination as a reset tool — but only if they control the underlying fiscal and monetary levers.

When a country changes its currency’s expression, it’s not just form over function — it’s a push against inherited systems.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

Iran’s approved zero-cut is more than cosmetic. It’s a bold statement of intent — that the old arithmetic, the old system, is no longer viable.

For the change to stick, Iran must tackle inflation, liquidity, sanctions, and structural reforms. Without that, the new currency may be just a veneer.

As Iran steps toward this reset, the ripple effect could reach nations struggling under heavy debt, weak fiat, or external pressure — giving them a playbook for monetary autonomy.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:
• Reuters – Iranian parliament approves currency redenomination 
• AlEstiklal – Removing Four Zeros: What It Means 
• Reuters – Iran takes step toward financial watchdog compliance 
• Iraq Business News – Iraq revaluation talks and surveys 
• Iraq Business News – Reduced issuance of Iraqi dinars 
• Wikipedia – Iranian rial history & redenomination proposals 

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Where Should Americans Keep Cash Now That The Fed Is Cutting Rates?

Where Should Americans Keep Cash Now That The Fed Is Cutting Rates? The answer is a lot simpler than you think

Vishesh Raisinghani  Sat, October 4, 2025  Moneywise

In September, the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee delivered a long-anticipated cut to the federal funds rate. The benchmark interest rate is now in the range of 4%-4.25%. The board also signalled further rate cuts ahead, and the market now expects the rate to drop as low as 3.25%-3.50% by 2026, according to Morningstar. [1]

Simply put, we’ve entered an easing cycle which should benefit borrowers across the country. But if you’re a saver or lender, these rate cuts mark the end of an exceptionally lucrative era. If you’re a retiree or someone living off passive income, it may no longer be easy to generate high returns.

However, the simple truth is that you should probably keep cash in the same places you should have kept them before. Your emergency fund and other savings that you want easy access to should always be kept in safe, low-risk, liquid assets. Money that you won’t need in the short-term can go towards long-term investments that earn higher returns, like stocks.

If you haven't been optimizing your savings based on your needs, there are a wealth of options beyond simple savings accounts worth investigating for higher rates.

As of October 2, it’s still possible to get a 5% yield on a high-yield savings account at some online banks like AdelFi and Varo. This is an attractive yield for any cash you need to park temporarily, but the rate could decline if the Fed continues to cut rates.

If you’re looking for attractive interest rates for your cash savings, here are some other assets you should consider.

TO READ MORE:  https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/where-americans-keep-cash-now-123000264.html

It’s Game Over, Debt Bubble Blowing Up

It’s Game Over, Debt Bubble Blowing Up

Liberty and Finance:  10-4-2025

The financial headlines often tell a straightforward story: when the stock market soars, safe-haven assets like gold and silver typically languish. After all, why seek safety when the bulls are running free?

 Yet, we’re currently witnessing a fascinating and somewhat perplexing market dynamic: the U.S. stock market is hitting unprecedented highs, and gold and silver are surging right alongside it.

What gives?

Liberty and Finance recently hosted Don Durrett, an astute expert in precious metals investing, who sheds brilliant light on this perplexing phenomenon.

His insights reveal that this isn’t a contradiction, but rather a profound signal of underlying systemic risks, particularly the growing U.S. debt crisis, viewed through the critical lens of Triffin’s dilemma.

Durrett explains that while many American investors are celebrating stock market records, the smart money – especially foreign central banks and international investors – is reading a different tea leaves.

The U.S. is grappling with a ballooning national debt, a problem that is not yet fully reflected in domestic market sentiment.

This is where Triffin’s dilemma becomes acutely relevant. The paradox highlights the conflict of interest that arises when a national currency (like the U.S. dollar) serves as the world’s primary reserve currency.

 To satisfy global demand for dollars, the U.S. must run trade deficits, essentially exporting its currency. But this simultaneously undermines confidence in the dollar’s long-term value due to increasing debt and potential inflation.

Foreign entities understand this delicate balance. They are strategically reducing their exposure to U.S. debt and, crucially, accumulating gold at an accelerated pace.

This isn’t just hedging; it’s a strategic shift reflecting a growing acknowledgment of the dollar’s inherent vulnerabilities and the looming implications of unaddressed debt.

These are not incremental gains; they represent a fundamental re-pricing of these metals as global confidence in fiat currencies, particularly the dollar, continues to wane.

A striking point Durrett makes is the minimal gold exposure among American investors. While foreign central banks are buying hand over fist, many Americans remain under-invested in precious metals.

This often stems from a lack of immediate fear or a full recognition of the systemic debt issues that are quietly brewing beneath the surface of seemingly robust stock markets.

However, Durrett believes this is poised to change. As fear and recognition of economic risks grow domestically, American investors are expected to follow suit, turning to gold and silver as essential tools for capital preservation.

The unusual parallel surge of the stock market and precious metals is not a sign of irrational exuberance, but rather a sophisticated, two-tiered market revealing systemic risks.

While American investors revel in stock market highs, foreign central banks are signaling a shifting global paradigm, strategically embracing gold as a bulwark against a potential U.S. dollar devaluation and a broader economic reset.

Durrett’s insights underscore the critical importance of understanding these dynamics. As the U.S. debt crisis continues to unfold, gold and silver are not just commodities; they are increasingly becoming a strategic necessity for capital preservation in an uncertain economic future.

https://youtu.be/8lHnu2eO_dM